baggier; baggiest
1
: loose, puffed out, or hanging like a bag
baggy trousers
2
: loosely constructed and inflated with inessential elements
a baggy novel
Examples of baggy in a Sentence
Adjective
These pants are too baggy at the knees.
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Even better, the lightweight top has a relaxed, breathable fit (that isn’t baggy).
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Adjective
Jonah Paz, with scraggly brown hair and clean features, wears a baggy red flannel and gray pants; Yaelle Avtan’s got a plume of blonde hair, pink blouse, and a tutu-y green skirt.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
The kick-flare on these jeans give them an elevated feel compared to a typical loose, baggy style.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Even better, the lightweight top has a relaxed, breathable fit (that isn’t baggy).
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
These slightly baggy jeans boast a flattering fit, while raw hems add to their casual appeal.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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“Baggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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baggy
adjective
bag·gy
ˈbag-ē 
baggier; baggiest
: loose, puffed out, or hanging like a bag
baggy pants
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